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Old 09-13-2016, 05:42 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
They do, it's called "AIR RACING" usually done at Reno, NV.
I'm talking a wheeled vehicle with rudders (neutral lift / downforce) that fly around corners instead of relying on down force for traction. You don't need traction when you speed provides the wall of air necessary to push off of.
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